Shawnji
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ファルゲー／レトロゲー／80・90年代の映画・漫画・アニメ等が好きです。元俳優や英語教師。和英翻訳・通訳者。
Loc Coordinator at NIS America / Professional Cranky Old Man
Loc Coordinator at NIS America / Professional Cranky Old Man
106. Hazbin Hotel - Season 2 (2025)
So frustrating. I felt like this just ended up walking back established character development and the "reveals" were unneeded & disappointing. If the music had been better, I could have forgiven a lot more. Last two eps redeemed it. Guess we'll see how S3 goes.
So frustrating. I felt like this just ended up walking back established character development and the "reveals" were unneeded & disappointing. If the music had been better, I could have forgiven a lot more. Last two eps redeemed it. Guess we'll see how S3 goes.
November 26, 2025 at 1:56 PM
106. Hazbin Hotel - Season 2 (2025)
So frustrating. I felt like this just ended up walking back established character development and the "reveals" were unneeded & disappointing. If the music had been better, I could have forgiven a lot more. Last two eps redeemed it. Guess we'll see how S3 goes.
So frustrating. I felt like this just ended up walking back established character development and the "reveals" were unneeded & disappointing. If the music had been better, I could have forgiven a lot more. Last two eps redeemed it. Guess we'll see how S3 goes.
105. Elio (2025)
Another one I watched on the plane. It really was better than its poor box office reception this past summer would lead you to think, but it also didn't really do anything to make itself stand out either, and I hate to say it, but it's not enough to just be an "okay" kid's movie.
Another one I watched on the plane. It really was better than its poor box office reception this past summer would lead you to think, but it also didn't really do anything to make itself stand out either, and I hate to say it, but it's not enough to just be an "okay" kid's movie.
November 24, 2025 at 11:55 PM
105. Elio (2025)
Another one I watched on the plane. It really was better than its poor box office reception this past summer would lead you to think, but it also didn't really do anything to make itself stand out either, and I hate to say it, but it's not enough to just be an "okay" kid's movie.
Another one I watched on the plane. It really was better than its poor box office reception this past summer would lead you to think, but it also didn't really do anything to make itself stand out either, and I hate to say it, but it's not enough to just be an "okay" kid's movie.
104. The Phoenician Scheme (2025)
I really like Wes Anderson sometimes, and maybe this was just the fact that I was watching this on a plane with a really bad headset, but this one did absolutely nothing for me. I appreciate the quirky characters and muted emotions of it all, but...meh.
I really like Wes Anderson sometimes, and maybe this was just the fact that I was watching this on a plane with a really bad headset, but this one did absolutely nothing for me. I appreciate the quirky characters and muted emotions of it all, but...meh.
November 24, 2025 at 11:53 PM
104. The Phoenician Scheme (2025)
I really like Wes Anderson sometimes, and maybe this was just the fact that I was watching this on a plane with a really bad headset, but this one did absolutely nothing for me. I appreciate the quirky characters and muted emotions of it all, but...meh.
I really like Wes Anderson sometimes, and maybe this was just the fact that I was watching this on a plane with a really bad headset, but this one did absolutely nothing for me. I appreciate the quirky characters and muted emotions of it all, but...meh.
103. Scream (1996)
Hard to believe I'd never sat down and watched this movie beginning to end. It still holds up surprisingly well. Craven really took the ideas he had from New Nightmare and turned it into something pretty phenomenal. Good movie.
Hard to believe I'd never sat down and watched this movie beginning to end. It still holds up surprisingly well. Craven really took the ideas he had from New Nightmare and turned it into something pretty phenomenal. Good movie.
November 24, 2025 at 11:51 PM
103. Scream (1996)
Hard to believe I'd never sat down and watched this movie beginning to end. It still holds up surprisingly well. Craven really took the ideas he had from New Nightmare and turned it into something pretty phenomenal. Good movie.
Hard to believe I'd never sat down and watched this movie beginning to end. It still holds up surprisingly well. Craven really took the ideas he had from New Nightmare and turned it into something pretty phenomenal. Good movie.
102. The Stuff (1985)
This was...a really bad movie. It had one heavy-handed message and, by god, it was gonna clobber you over the head with it to the point of delirium. I regret recommending we watch this one for this year's Halloween marathon. The practical effects were neat at least.
This was...a really bad movie. It had one heavy-handed message and, by god, it was gonna clobber you over the head with it to the point of delirium. I regret recommending we watch this one for this year's Halloween marathon. The practical effects were neat at least.
November 24, 2025 at 11:48 PM
102. The Stuff (1985)
This was...a really bad movie. It had one heavy-handed message and, by god, it was gonna clobber you over the head with it to the point of delirium. I regret recommending we watch this one for this year's Halloween marathon. The practical effects were neat at least.
This was...a really bad movie. It had one heavy-handed message and, by god, it was gonna clobber you over the head with it to the point of delirium. I regret recommending we watch this one for this year's Halloween marathon. The practical effects were neat at least.
101. Doctor Sleep (2019)
Whoa. This movie absolutely ROCKED. Immediately went up there in my favorite Stephen King adaptations. To not only make a follow-up to The Shining, but to do it so deftly in a way that works with both the book AND the Kubrick film is really impressive. Highly recommended.
Whoa. This movie absolutely ROCKED. Immediately went up there in my favorite Stephen King adaptations. To not only make a follow-up to The Shining, but to do it so deftly in a way that works with both the book AND the Kubrick film is really impressive. Highly recommended.
November 24, 2025 at 11:46 PM
101. Doctor Sleep (2019)
Whoa. This movie absolutely ROCKED. Immediately went up there in my favorite Stephen King adaptations. To not only make a follow-up to The Shining, but to do it so deftly in a way that works with both the book AND the Kubrick film is really impressive. Highly recommended.
Whoa. This movie absolutely ROCKED. Immediately went up there in my favorite Stephen King adaptations. To not only make a follow-up to The Shining, but to do it so deftly in a way that works with both the book AND the Kubrick film is really impressive. Highly recommended.
100. Peacemaker - Season 2 (2025)
I had really mixed feelings on this one. In some aspects, it actually had some incredible moments that made me retroactively like the first season more. Unfortunately, it was also really sloppy in places, with some truly baffling decisions. Left me a bit iffy.
I had really mixed feelings on this one. In some aspects, it actually had some incredible moments that made me retroactively like the first season more. Unfortunately, it was also really sloppy in places, with some truly baffling decisions. Left me a bit iffy.
November 24, 2025 at 11:41 PM
100. Peacemaker - Season 2 (2025)
I had really mixed feelings on this one. In some aspects, it actually had some incredible moments that made me retroactively like the first season more. Unfortunately, it was also really sloppy in places, with some truly baffling decisions. Left me a bit iffy.
I had really mixed feelings on this one. In some aspects, it actually had some incredible moments that made me retroactively like the first season more. Unfortunately, it was also really sloppy in places, with some truly baffling decisions. Left me a bit iffy.
99. The Devil's Backbone (2001)
Again, del Toro loves to set his films during wartimes. I don't want to spoil too much, but it had one hell of a satisfying climax. Pretty great stuff and easy to see why this got him back in Hollywood's good graces.
Again, del Toro loves to set his films during wartimes. I don't want to spoil too much, but it had one hell of a satisfying climax. Pretty great stuff and easy to see why this got him back in Hollywood's good graces.
November 24, 2025 at 11:36 PM
99. The Devil's Backbone (2001)
Again, del Toro loves to set his films during wartimes. I don't want to spoil too much, but it had one hell of a satisfying climax. Pretty great stuff and easy to see why this got him back in Hollywood's good graces.
Again, del Toro loves to set his films during wartimes. I don't want to spoil too much, but it had one hell of a satisfying climax. Pretty great stuff and easy to see why this got him back in Hollywood's good graces.
98. Midsommar (2019)
Probably best described as a "What the @*%# did I just watch?" kind of movie. For being shot almost entirely in daylight, it is very clearly a horror movie and earns every bit of its sense of dread. I'm glad much subsequent trip to Europe went much better than this.
Probably best described as a "What the @*%# did I just watch?" kind of movie. For being shot almost entirely in daylight, it is very clearly a horror movie and earns every bit of its sense of dread. I'm glad much subsequent trip to Europe went much better than this.
November 24, 2025 at 11:33 PM
98. Midsommar (2019)
Probably best described as a "What the @*%# did I just watch?" kind of movie. For being shot almost entirely in daylight, it is very clearly a horror movie and earns every bit of its sense of dread. I'm glad much subsequent trip to Europe went much better than this.
Probably best described as a "What the @*%# did I just watch?" kind of movie. For being shot almost entirely in daylight, it is very clearly a horror movie and earns every bit of its sense of dread. I'm glad much subsequent trip to Europe went much better than this.
97. 6 Short Films by W.C. Fields (Various)
I couldn't bring myself to put these on the list as separate entries, if for no other reason than that they simply didn't leave that great of an impression on me. The comedy on display is sometimes funny, but for the most part it's aged like fine cheese...
I couldn't bring myself to put these on the list as separate entries, if for no other reason than that they simply didn't leave that great of an impression on me. The comedy on display is sometimes funny, but for the most part it's aged like fine cheese...
November 24, 2025 at 11:28 PM
97. 6 Short Films by W.C. Fields (Various)
I couldn't bring myself to put these on the list as separate entries, if for no other reason than that they simply didn't leave that great of an impression on me. The comedy on display is sometimes funny, but for the most part it's aged like fine cheese...
I couldn't bring myself to put these on the list as separate entries, if for no other reason than that they simply didn't leave that great of an impression on me. The comedy on display is sometimes funny, but for the most part it's aged like fine cheese...
96. La Grande Illusion (1938)
A touching film about the indignity of human captivity, and a proto-exploration of what would eventually be the prison break genre. If you can watch Criterion's DVD release, I highly recommend the commentary track, as it put a lot of the film in perspective for me.
A touching film about the indignity of human captivity, and a proto-exploration of what would eventually be the prison break genre. If you can watch Criterion's DVD release, I highly recommend the commentary track, as it put a lot of the film in perspective for me.
November 24, 2025 at 11:26 PM
96. La Grande Illusion (1938)
A touching film about the indignity of human captivity, and a proto-exploration of what would eventually be the prison break genre. If you can watch Criterion's DVD release, I highly recommend the commentary track, as it put a lot of the film in perspective for me.
A touching film about the indignity of human captivity, and a proto-exploration of what would eventually be the prison break genre. If you can watch Criterion's DVD release, I highly recommend the commentary track, as it put a lot of the film in perspective for me.
95. Lego Voyagers (2025)
This was a great little co-op experience. I loved that me and my girlfriend got to do this together and it ran the full gamut of emotions. Such a sweet, condensed little excursion that I'd really like to come back to someday. Very adorable.
This was a great little co-op experience. I loved that me and my girlfriend got to do this together and it ran the full gamut of emotions. Such a sweet, condensed little excursion that I'd really like to come back to someday. Very adorable.
November 24, 2025 at 11:22 PM
95. Lego Voyagers (2025)
This was a great little co-op experience. I loved that me and my girlfriend got to do this together and it ran the full gamut of emotions. Such a sweet, condensed little excursion that I'd really like to come back to someday. Very adorable.
This was a great little co-op experience. I loved that me and my girlfriend got to do this together and it ran the full gamut of emotions. Such a sweet, condensed little excursion that I'd really like to come back to someday. Very adorable.
94. Repo Man (1984)
As someone who typically loves weird, science-fiction 80's movies, I don't know why I bounced off this one so hard. Some of the humor was funny, but I never quite got the tone it was going for and sometimes it seemed oddly over-serious. Maybe you just had to be there...
As someone who typically loves weird, science-fiction 80's movies, I don't know why I bounced off this one so hard. Some of the humor was funny, but I never quite got the tone it was going for and sometimes it seemed oddly over-serious. Maybe you just had to be there...
November 24, 2025 at 11:20 PM
94. Repo Man (1984)
As someone who typically loves weird, science-fiction 80's movies, I don't know why I bounced off this one so hard. Some of the humor was funny, but I never quite got the tone it was going for and sometimes it seemed oddly over-serious. Maybe you just had to be there...
As someone who typically loves weird, science-fiction 80's movies, I don't know why I bounced off this one so hard. Some of the humor was funny, but I never quite got the tone it was going for and sometimes it seemed oddly over-serious. Maybe you just had to be there...
93. Sanjuro (1962)
Surprised I hadn't seen this one before now. I really enjoyed it and the sense of humor, but at the end of the day I do still like Yojimbo a good bit better. It just feels like the tone is a bit looser here, and that sort of hurts some of the tension. Still a great film, though.
Surprised I hadn't seen this one before now. I really enjoyed it and the sense of humor, but at the end of the day I do still like Yojimbo a good bit better. It just feels like the tone is a bit looser here, and that sort of hurts some of the tension. Still a great film, though.
November 24, 2025 at 11:15 PM
93. Sanjuro (1962)
Surprised I hadn't seen this one before now. I really enjoyed it and the sense of humor, but at the end of the day I do still like Yojimbo a good bit better. It just feels like the tone is a bit looser here, and that sort of hurts some of the tension. Still a great film, though.
Surprised I hadn't seen this one before now. I really enjoyed it and the sense of humor, but at the end of the day I do still like Yojimbo a good bit better. It just feels like the tone is a bit looser here, and that sort of hurts some of the tension. Still a great film, though.
92. DanDaDan - Season 2 (2025)
That certainly went places! I enjoyed the heck out of the finale, but I do kind of hate that they're tossing in yet another love interest for the lead. Shonen manga really needs to back off these tropes a bit and do something a little more interesting.
That certainly went places! I enjoyed the heck out of the finale, but I do kind of hate that they're tossing in yet another love interest for the lead. Shonen manga really needs to back off these tropes a bit and do something a little more interesting.
November 24, 2025 at 11:12 PM
92. DanDaDan - Season 2 (2025)
That certainly went places! I enjoyed the heck out of the finale, but I do kind of hate that they're tossing in yet another love interest for the lead. Shonen manga really needs to back off these tropes a bit and do something a little more interesting.
That certainly went places! I enjoyed the heck out of the finale, but I do kind of hate that they're tossing in yet another love interest for the lead. Shonen manga really needs to back off these tropes a bit and do something a little more interesting.
91. Sorcerer (1977)
William Friedkin of The Exorcist's take on The Wages of Fear, and man, it was really something. It sucks that it had to go up against a juggernaut like Star Wars. That bridge sequence is pure cinema, though. Holy cow. The tension going though me was unreal.
William Friedkin of The Exorcist's take on The Wages of Fear, and man, it was really something. It sucks that it had to go up against a juggernaut like Star Wars. That bridge sequence is pure cinema, though. Holy cow. The tension going though me was unreal.
November 24, 2025 at 11:08 PM
91. Sorcerer (1977)
William Friedkin of The Exorcist's take on The Wages of Fear, and man, it was really something. It sucks that it had to go up against a juggernaut like Star Wars. That bridge sequence is pure cinema, though. Holy cow. The tension going though me was unreal.
William Friedkin of The Exorcist's take on The Wages of Fear, and man, it was really something. It sucks that it had to go up against a juggernaut like Star Wars. That bridge sequence is pure cinema, though. Holy cow. The tension going though me was unreal.
90. Hollow Knight: Silksong (2025)
I got legitimately obsessed with this game for a while there. Did absolutely everything I could other than speedrunning and attempting Steel Soul mode and I had a blast. It's funny, because I'm in the camp that wasn't exactly blown away by Hollow Knight. Go figure.
I got legitimately obsessed with this game for a while there. Did absolutely everything I could other than speedrunning and attempting Steel Soul mode and I had a blast. It's funny, because I'm in the camp that wasn't exactly blown away by Hollow Knight. Go figure.
November 24, 2025 at 11:04 PM
90. Hollow Knight: Silksong (2025)
I got legitimately obsessed with this game for a while there. Did absolutely everything I could other than speedrunning and attempting Steel Soul mode and I had a blast. It's funny, because I'm in the camp that wasn't exactly blown away by Hollow Knight. Go figure.
I got legitimately obsessed with this game for a while there. Did absolutely everything I could other than speedrunning and attempting Steel Soul mode and I had a blast. It's funny, because I'm in the camp that wasn't exactly blown away by Hollow Knight. Go figure.
89. Legally Blonde 2: Red, White, and Blonde (2003)
I liked the first movie well enough, but this sequel really can't justify its existence beyond a couple of chuckles here and there. I should try the musical adaptation of the original out one of these days, though.
I liked the first movie well enough, but this sequel really can't justify its existence beyond a couple of chuckles here and there. I should try the musical adaptation of the original out one of these days, though.
November 24, 2025 at 11:02 PM
89. Legally Blonde 2: Red, White, and Blonde (2003)
I liked the first movie well enough, but this sequel really can't justify its existence beyond a couple of chuckles here and there. I should try the musical adaptation of the original out one of these days, though.
I liked the first movie well enough, but this sequel really can't justify its existence beyond a couple of chuckles here and there. I should try the musical adaptation of the original out one of these days, though.
88. The Long Walk (2025)
Nothing like getting out of the theater and feeling shell-shocked. It did an excellent job building up the cast and making you care about them, so that you felt every bit of it when their card came up. Harrowing, but a beautiful meditation on the value of life, too.
Nothing like getting out of the theater and feeling shell-shocked. It did an excellent job building up the cast and making you care about them, so that you felt every bit of it when their card came up. Harrowing, but a beautiful meditation on the value of life, too.
November 24, 2025 at 10:59 PM
88. The Long Walk (2025)
Nothing like getting out of the theater and feeling shell-shocked. It did an excellent job building up the cast and making you care about them, so that you felt every bit of it when their card came up. Harrowing, but a beautiful meditation on the value of life, too.
Nothing like getting out of the theater and feeling shell-shocked. It did an excellent job building up the cast and making you care about them, so that you felt every bit of it when their card came up. Harrowing, but a beautiful meditation on the value of life, too.
87. Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (1998)
Man. I usually like Terry Gilliam films a lot, but this one didn't do much for me. I mostly found it offputting, and I guess that's kind of the point, given that it's like an acid trip put on film. I get why it's beloved, but I just didn't vibe with it.
Man. I usually like Terry Gilliam films a lot, but this one didn't do much for me. I mostly found it offputting, and I guess that's kind of the point, given that it's like an acid trip put on film. I get why it's beloved, but I just didn't vibe with it.
November 24, 2025 at 10:53 PM
87. Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (1998)
Man. I usually like Terry Gilliam films a lot, but this one didn't do much for me. I mostly found it offputting, and I guess that's kind of the point, given that it's like an acid trip put on film. I get why it's beloved, but I just didn't vibe with it.
Man. I usually like Terry Gilliam films a lot, but this one didn't do much for me. I mostly found it offputting, and I guess that's kind of the point, given that it's like an acid trip put on film. I get why it's beloved, but I just didn't vibe with it.
86. Mildred Pierce (1945)
Ah, man. I love these old-school Hollywood thrillers. The performances were absolutely electric, and you really felt for this woman all the way through. Unfortunately, it's hard to watch this and not think about Joan Crawford's "Mommy Dearest" drama...
Ah, man. I love these old-school Hollywood thrillers. The performances were absolutely electric, and you really felt for this woman all the way through. Unfortunately, it's hard to watch this and not think about Joan Crawford's "Mommy Dearest" drama...
November 24, 2025 at 10:47 PM
86. Mildred Pierce (1945)
Ah, man. I love these old-school Hollywood thrillers. The performances were absolutely electric, and you really felt for this woman all the way through. Unfortunately, it's hard to watch this and not think about Joan Crawford's "Mommy Dearest" drama...
Ah, man. I love these old-school Hollywood thrillers. The performances were absolutely electric, and you really felt for this woman all the way through. Unfortunately, it's hard to watch this and not think about Joan Crawford's "Mommy Dearest" drama...
85. The Toxic Avenger (2025)
Having been mildly entertained by the low-brow antics of the original Troma production, I couldn't resist checking out the remake, and it had a surprising amount of heart. It was plenty disgusting and grotesque in places too, of course, but I enjoyed my time with it.
Having been mildly entertained by the low-brow antics of the original Troma production, I couldn't resist checking out the remake, and it had a surprising amount of heart. It was plenty disgusting and grotesque in places too, of course, but I enjoyed my time with it.
November 24, 2025 at 10:43 PM
85. The Toxic Avenger (2025)
Having been mildly entertained by the low-brow antics of the original Troma production, I couldn't resist checking out the remake, and it had a surprising amount of heart. It was plenty disgusting and grotesque in places too, of course, but I enjoyed my time with it.
Having been mildly entertained by the low-brow antics of the original Troma production, I couldn't resist checking out the remake, and it had a surprising amount of heart. It was plenty disgusting and grotesque in places too, of course, but I enjoyed my time with it.
84. Guillermo del Toro's Pinnochio (2022)
This was lovely. It seems like Mr. del Toro always likes to set his films during wartime or make them war adjacent, but it felt like a fitting motivation for Gepetto to have lost his son in a bombing, and that emotional core worked really well for me.
This was lovely. It seems like Mr. del Toro always likes to set his films during wartime or make them war adjacent, but it felt like a fitting motivation for Gepetto to have lost his son in a bombing, and that emotional core worked really well for me.
November 24, 2025 at 10:40 PM
84. Guillermo del Toro's Pinnochio (2022)
This was lovely. It seems like Mr. del Toro always likes to set his films during wartime or make them war adjacent, but it felt like a fitting motivation for Gepetto to have lost his son in a bombing, and that emotional core worked really well for me.
This was lovely. It seems like Mr. del Toro always likes to set his films during wartime or make them war adjacent, but it felt like a fitting motivation for Gepetto to have lost his son in a bombing, and that emotional core worked really well for me.
83. Malcolm X (1992)
Hot on the heels of Do the Right Thing, I decided to watch Spike Lee's other highest rated work. I wish I'd known it was gonna be three and a half hours long, but it was time well spent. I genuinely was astounded by it and walked away feeling an abiding respect for the man.
Hot on the heels of Do the Right Thing, I decided to watch Spike Lee's other highest rated work. I wish I'd known it was gonna be three and a half hours long, but it was time well spent. I genuinely was astounded by it and walked away feeling an abiding respect for the man.
November 24, 2025 at 10:36 PM
83. Malcolm X (1992)
Hot on the heels of Do the Right Thing, I decided to watch Spike Lee's other highest rated work. I wish I'd known it was gonna be three and a half hours long, but it was time well spent. I genuinely was astounded by it and walked away feeling an abiding respect for the man.
Hot on the heels of Do the Right Thing, I decided to watch Spike Lee's other highest rated work. I wish I'd known it was gonna be three and a half hours long, but it was time well spent. I genuinely was astounded by it and walked away feeling an abiding respect for the man.
82. Hyper Light Drifter (2016)
Old news these days I guess, but I finally got around to playing it. Sadly, I think it just gets a pretty big "meh" from me. I appreciate trying to convey a story without words, but I don't really think it had anything interesting to say in the first place.
Old news these days I guess, but I finally got around to playing it. Sadly, I think it just gets a pretty big "meh" from me. I appreciate trying to convey a story without words, but I don't really think it had anything interesting to say in the first place.
November 24, 2025 at 10:32 PM
82. Hyper Light Drifter (2016)
Old news these days I guess, but I finally got around to playing it. Sadly, I think it just gets a pretty big "meh" from me. I appreciate trying to convey a story without words, but I don't really think it had anything interesting to say in the first place.
Old news these days I guess, but I finally got around to playing it. Sadly, I think it just gets a pretty big "meh" from me. I appreciate trying to convey a story without words, but I don't really think it had anything interesting to say in the first place.